John F. Torrey, Jewelry and Fancy Store. (Newspaper advertisement)

Newspaper advertisement: "John F. Torrey, Jewelry and Fancy Store, opposite the City Hotel, Main Street, Houston, keeps constantly on hand and offers for sale an extensive assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, Silver, German Silver and Plated Ware, Gold and Silver Spectacles and Thimbles, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Tortoise and Brazilian Shell, Silver, Dressing and Ivory Combs, Hair Brushes, Perfumery, Pocket Books, Musical Instruments, Violin and Guitar Strings, Percussion caps, Toys, &c., together with a general assortment of Fancy Articles. -- Also, a small assortment of School and Blank Books, and a fine lot of Stationary. Watches cleansed and repaired at reduced prices, and all kind of Gold and Silverware manufactured to order at the shortest notice. He is daily receiving additions to his present stock, all of which will be sold at prices to suit purchasers. Houston, Dec. 30th, 1841. jan 5 d&wtf-318"